DevOps Engineer - HFT Trading
Our client, a leading HFT firm, is seeking a DevOps Engineer in London. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with the in-house trading team to design, develop, and implement efficient code for various components of the team's development and research infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in software engineering, including at least 2 years as a DevOps Engineer, with a proven track record working on complex software projects and environments. Expertise in cloud technologies, containers, orchestration, and proficiency in tools like Python and Bash is essential.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the global DevOps team to ensure consistent standards and solutions across regions while considering local requirements.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, quants, and traders, to understand and address the infrastructure and operational needs of software projects.
- Develop and manage deployment pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient software releases.
- Automate processes for configuration management and application deployment, enhancing productivity and reliability.
- Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure high availability, scalability, and security.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, deployment, and application environment issues.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices, contributing to continuous improvements in DevOps processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). A Master's degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a minimum of 2 years as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role, working with complex software projects and environments.
- In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies, containers, and orchestration.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python and Bash.
- Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Strong experience using Git for version control.
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and related tools.
- Advanced knowledge of build tools, particularly for C++.
Remuneration:
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- 6 weeks of paid vacation per year
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
- International medical insurance
- Free gym membership
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